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MW61 BYN

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,044 mi
Last recorded70,044 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 BYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,044 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 59,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 59,742 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,731 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 47,115 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 47,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,431 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 34,348 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 31,091 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 29,866 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 29,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,663 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 28,663 miles

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 24,065 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 24,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,267 miles

ALL 4 TYRES OUTER SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,091 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,274 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 7,787 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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MW61 BYN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW61 BYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW61 BYN registered?

MW61 BYN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is MW61 BYN safe to buy?

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